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The Shining (1980)

The Shining

  • 1980
  • 144 min
  • critics rating 84%84%
  • audience rating 93%93%

In a chilling tale of isolation and descent into madness, "The Shining" takes you on a haunting journey through the eerie corridors of the Overlook Hotel. Jack Torrance, a struggling writer played by the iconic Jack Nicholson, becomes the caretaker of the secluded hotel with his family in tow. As the winter sets in and the snow traps them inside, the sinister forces of the hotel begin to unravel their sanity.

The film expertly weaves a narrative of psychological terror, blending supernatural elements with the psychological breakdown of its characters. Wendy, played by Shelley Duvall, must protect her son Danny from the malevolent spirits that haunt the hotel, while Jack's grip on reality slips further into the grip of the hotel's dark history. With its iconic scenes and unforgettable performances, "The Shining" is a masterclass in horror that will leave you questioning what is real and what is a nightmare. Venture into the heart of darkness with this cinematic masterpiece, if you dare.

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critics rating 84%84%
audience rating 93%93%

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Cast

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson

Shelley Duvall

Shelley Duvall

Danny Lloyd

Danny Lloyd

Scatman Crothers

Scatman Crothers

Barry Nelson

Barry Nelson

Philip Stone

Philip Stone

Joe Turkel

Joe Turkel

Anne Jackson

Anne Jackson

Tony Burton

Tony Burton

Lia Beldam

Lia Beldam

Barry Dennen

Barry Dennen

David Baxt

David Baxt

Manning Redwood

Manning Redwood

Lisa Burns

Lisa Burns

Louise Burns

Louise Burns

Burnell Tucker

Burnell Tucker

Jana Shelden

Jana Shelden

Vivian Kubrick

Vivian Kubrick

Derek Lyons

Derek Lyons

Alan Harris

Alan Harris

Peter McNamara

Peter McNamara

Guy Standeven

Guy Standeven

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